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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
fAg NEW ATLANTIS.
rBishoo of Derrv.1

bishop of Derry.l
PatienceI Gods House Of Light shall yet be
built,
In years unthought of, to some unknown
song,
And from the fanes of Science shall her
guilt
Pass like cloud How long, o Lord, how
longs
When Faith shall grow man and Thought
a child,
And that in us which thinks with that
which feels
Shall everlastingly be reconciled,
And that which questioneth with that
which kneelS.
But for the New AtIantis-for the Church
Where Faith and knowledge heart-united
dwell,
l think it lies far off beyond our search,
EMBODIED by the Hills Delectab bic.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
Josh Billings and Rubinstein.
Exchanged

When Rubinstein was in this country
"Josh Billings" was introduced to him,
and the pianist in conversation presently
endeavored to impress upon the Yankee
an idea of his high family rank. Indeed, /"
he said, II have ascertained that my
ancestors were prominent men in the
Crusades, and one of them accompanied
the Emperor Barbarossa. "On the piano,
I suppose said Josh.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
The First Ocean steamer.

A lady from Michigan relates very
pretty story of her little boy whom she
took last summer for the first time to the
seaside. The little fellow was greatly
pleased with the sight One day, when
he saw the first ocean steamer approach
the coast, he was exuberant: "Oh,
mamma, Just come out and sea There s
big locomotive taking bath.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
Rules of a Mum socia1."
IChicago Herald.

Mum socials are all the rage at Hunt
ingdon, Pa. The following are the rules :
l. All entering the room will be expected
to maintain perfect silence 2. The first
person who speaks will be fined 80 cents.
3 Each succeeding person will be subject
to a fine of % cents and be entitled to a
ticket for refreshments and the privilege
of talking and of making others talk
4. No writing allowed. The churches of
the town are using them to fill their ex-
chenuerS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
a Curious Tavern.
Paris Letter.l

A curious public house is among the
latest attractions in Paris. 1t is called La
Taverne du Bagne. The walls are hung
with paintings representing the horrors of
convict life, interspersed with portraits of
notorious Communists. All the walters
are dressed ia convict uniform, and wear
the chains and boulets of the regular
forcat The landlord is Citoyen Maxine
Lisbonne, one of the leaders of the in
surrection of 1871
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
DONE Like the Headlight.

Railway men are beginning to condemn
the locomotive headlight which, by the
way. is not in use in Europe. They say
that it is of little or no utility, and its
distinct the colors of signal lights on the
track ahead
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
Near the Throne.
Exchanged

A Colorado paper says that "the cow
may be queen, the horse king, and the
sheep away up in royal honors, but it is
an indisputable fact that the hog, uuder
the impetus of alfalfa and pea food, is ap-
preaching dangerously near the throne.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
Looking at Kentucky Horses.
[Chicago Times-l

Three representatives of the japanese
government have been in Kentucky look
ing at the horses in that state, their OBJ
jecting being to gather as much informa-
ton as possible concerning the highest
types of trotters and runners They pur-
chased nothing. but took such copious
notes concerning numerous animals that
it is expected they will do some business
with the breeders of the bluegrass region
before leaving for home
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
The Goldfish Disappearing.
lExchange.1

The fisheries of Newfoundland appear
to be decreasing. Statistics show that in
1915 vastly larger quantity of Goldfish
were caught than in 1880, and this, too.
in face of the fact that double the mum.
Der of people are now engaged, that the
appliances for capture are trebly as eff
cient, and that the fishing area fire.
quented has been greatly extended.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
The Ichthyophagous club.

There is in New York a society of fish
eaters styled the ichthyophagous club
It is said the work thus far accomplished
by the organization toward popularizing
many fish dishes hitherto forbidden en-
trance to the dining rooms proves that it
has not lived in vain.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
A Curious Custom.

The Parsee mode of disposing of the
dead is very curious. Immediately after
death the body is carried by white -robed
priests to the Towers of Silence, lofty cir
cular buildings, haunted by birds of prey,
waiting to devour the corpse Before
made to gaze into the eyes of the dead,
to extract the sins of the departed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
Productive Countries.
TAlmanach Ulustre.l

A Gascon and Provencal were each ex-
tolling the productiveness of their native
provinces AT Bordeaux" said the
former, you drop a match in field; next
year you will see forestl" AT Marseil-
les, rejoined the other, you drop a brace
button; week after you have a ready
made pair of trousersl"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
The Funny MANS suiclde,

BoSton Courier.l
Visitor-And your funny man has
committed suicideH
Editor-Yes
'Poison?"
mo Cut his jocular vein.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
Signs In GeOr ria.
[Exchange.l

Down in Georgia. when a gentleman
observes that he is an old residenter, and
invites those who doubt him to examine
his neck and see where the rattlesnakes
have bit great chunks out of him, the
signs are regarded as favoring fight
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
still Popular.

The hot-water cure retains its popu.
larity IN Hartford, where The Times of
that city states it is more taken than any
other remedy
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08
The Four Causes.

Dirty streets, unclean water, neglected
sewers and anti vaccination ideas are
said to be the cause of the visitation o.
small pox in Montreal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08

Infiammations are more safely and far
more aoreeablv snbdued by the applica-
ticn of warm water than of cold
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08

Boston physicians, after careful investi-
CATION, express the opinion that in ma
,ority of cases typhoid fever is caused by
the use of impure water.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-08

Grenoble. France. is the greatest glove
making city in the world
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

to the many quaint old Indian L.
gends with which the parish
abounds. Then there are also the
beautiful Abita Springs. about
which 90 much has already been
written. I repeat again. il tie read
ers Of the Weekly World could only
see this. and much more that is to
be seen. would not the dife, enco
between it ard what was contained
in the letter in question so astonish
them that it would seem to them rs
If they were viewing wonderland ?
The only credit that can be given
the writer Of the Weakly Worlds
letter is for stating that much natu-
raj beauty could be seen. Also
that the place is healthy, and sick
ness almost unknown. In this re-
spect all will admit the correctness
OF her statement. I sincerely hope
that by this denial the bad effects
Of that letter will be thwarted, and
also that in future there will he no
recurrence Of the kind. Begging
pardon for occupyiux no much Of
your valuable time and space, I re-
main. with best regards to all.
ALoNzo SHARP.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06
A POUNDING.

EDyroR Sr. TAxMAxY farmer:
On Thursday night last our
preacher. Rev. g. L. Ellis. WAS
pleasantly surprised. While seated
with bis family and q few friends.
engaged in cheerful conversation,
he cast his eyes around and saw %
largs q company OF ladies'. beaded
by gentleman or two, that it re-
minded one Of the parable OF the
bridegroom and the virgins. only
these, instead Of bearing expiring
lamps, were each one laden with .
bundle or a package. aiming for the
pastors gate. on entering Which,,
without the usual ceremonies Of
visitors. they made for the open
door OF the parsonage. and each
one proceeded to deposit her bur-
den. which. IN the aggregate. made
qnite heap; and then the usual
ceremonies were passed. aud the
parties engaged in pleasant CONVEX
cation awhile. after which they
arose, and bidding the pastor ana
his family adien. quietly Withdrew
t. their homes. Tie pastor. in reply
to their farewell greetings, thank
ed them for their visit. and asked
(hsm to call again. while some one
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

PECAN GEovE PLAHrAr1ox.-A
visit to the model little farm of our
enterprising fellow-citizen, Mr.. J
Cshisr. situated just two miles
north Of Covington. on the Bogus
Falia, would provo beneficial to
many Of our less energetic farmers.
Upon what was q primeval zine
forest not many years ago. Mr.. Ca
bier has now ovor $50 bearing Pc
can trees. besides q large number
OF younger trees. He has also .
fine young vineyard, from which be
now obtains some excellent wine,
and there is every promise Of . large
yearly increase. We saw some fine
cane. corn and other crops grow
ing. He also has some fine cattle
and sheep. and one OF the best ar
ranged barns We ever saw, capable
OF sheltering more than q hundred
head of stock. Each COW has
separate stall, and the barn is we'll
filed with the finest Of home raised
hay. His large steam sugar mill
Is ready for business when the
season opens. In . few
years. "Pecan Grove Plantation
will be one Of the most valuable
places in the parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06


added, in an undertone. ''be sure
to bring something with You" BY
the way. a pleasant little joke is
told by the minister. who. having
received . similar visit from his
parishioners. directly after his ar
rival here. wrote to bis people that,
among other things, he had receiv-
ed 80 good pounding" eincs he
came. His younger brother. who
had never heard 0i this new-fangied
method of christian liberality, and
taking it too literal. was very much
cast down at SO inauspicious . be-
ginning Of his brothers pastorate.
aud at the pastors late visit to his
people. be met this brother. who.
speaking Of it. said: Good hea-
VEINS! How could you ever take it?"
He will see. by this. that he has
taken il again. v.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Covington LA
Postofice. Friday. Aug s. 1887.
Persons calling for the sams will
please say adver tissd:
Cientat Mrs
Collins Bros
Columbus Frank
Croford Celia Mrs
Clark NJ f Miss
Davis Taylor
Evans Charlotte Mrs
Ellie Margret
Green II II
Galloway James
Hinton Annie Miss, in care OF
D II Mason, Jr
Hawkins Charles
jenkins Mary Mrs
Jones B 4
Kellar Rachel Mics
Mark Charles
Onsil Ann Mrs
Rogers J F
Rogers Alex
Sharp Mary Mrs
Smith j L
Tison LATE
Thompson Eliza ] Mrs 2
LETTERS HELD FOR POSTAGE.
Home and Farm, Louisville, Ky
II not called for in thirty days
from date. the above letters will be |
sent to the Dead Letter Office.
The Postoffics will be open. on
from 1880 to 9 o'clock 4. n.
CHAs. HEINrz. p. NJ
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

Mr.. VIM. Reichert. one Of New
Orleans most enterprising wood
and coal merchants. is spending .
month in CoviDgton. For . number
Of years past he has been recruiting
in St. Tammany every summer. and
has generally made his headquar-
ters. at Alexander's. at Abita
Springs. He is now located at the
Bank Hotel. and is testing the viz
tues of the water Of the famous
Roach veil.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

On Friday. Of last week. thore
was . pleasant picnic At Abita
Springs. chaperonel by. Nine. E.
Frapar:. Of Mar dsville. which was
INDUCED in by the following guests
Of the Frapart House: Mrs. Vidal.
Misses Marie and Clelcentine Vidal,
Master Il. Rene. Mr.. Il. Ceball0s,
Nlrs. Frasnke!. Miss lone Fraenkel,
Mr. Cassard. Miss Al. Payoo. Mr..
Dalrimplss. Miss Oly,nps Laferen-
deris. Mr.. G. Frsrart Master e..
Frapart Miss L. Il Erapxrt II.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06
ELECTION FOR CONGRESS.
MAN ORDERED.

Gov. McEnery has issued q proc
lamation ordering tina. . special
election be held on Tuesday. Nov.
l, for the election of q member Of
Congress from this District, 10 gil
tue vacancy caused by the death Of
Hon. e. w. Robertson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06
DEATH OF COL. ED. ROB-
ERTSON.

Hon. E. ". Robertson, membe
OF Congress from this District, die,
at his home 10 Baton Rouge las
Tuesday. in his 65th year. after q,
illness of about two weeks, of asth
ma and bronchial affections, frou
which he had been q sufferer 70,
several years.
The tidings Of his death 10 q eat
and unexpected blow to his many
friends in this part Of the District
who were not even aware that b,
was sick. Col. ED" Robertson
was deservedly popular through.
out the District. aud his death viii
be universally regretted. AZ j.
citizen. a soldier. and a statesman
be faithfully and efficiently served
his District. his State. and hi.
country. He was eminently sue
cessful. while in Congress- in Sc
curing appropriations for improv-
ing our rivers and han bors, and
was mainly instrumental in secnr-
ing the appointment Of the "Nis-
s;ssippi River Commission" under
whose auspices. for the first time
Government aid was secured in
building and maintaining levees.
Below we give brief sketch Of his
sventful and useful life
Edward White Robertson, Of
Baton Rouge. was born near NASH
Vile, Tenn, June g. 1923; re-
moved in 1925 with his parents to
lberville parish. La; wcs educated
It country schools and the prepare.
Tory department OF Centenary Col
ege. La; entered Augusta College.
ky.. in 1912, aud then entered the
University. Tenn, leaving
before graduating in 1874; CON-
nenced the stldy Of law in 1916;
served in the war with Mexico in
1916, as Orderly Sergeant Of the
Second Louisiana Volunteers. q six
months regiment; was q member Of
he State House Of Representatives
u 1919; entered the Law De-
oartment OF the University of Lou
siana and graduated in 1850;
,:acticed law in Iberville parish;
vas again elected TO the State House
IT Representatives in 1853; was
elected State Auditor of Public Ac-
counts in 1857. reelected in 1858,
md held the Office until 1862; en-
cred the Confederate service in
March. 1862. as Captain OF q COM
'any which he had raised for the
18th Louisiana Infantry; partici-
'ated in the bonbardnents, en-
and siege ut Vickeburg,
rom May IL. 1862. to. the surren-
Ter. and also served in the battle Of
3aton Rouge. Aug. S. 1882. As VOL
lEtee- Aid to Gen. RnggIes: was
aptured at vicksburg. July 1. 1863. |
md the regiment was not afterward
n active service; after the war. re-
umed the practice OF law at Baton
songe; was elected. as = Democrat |
rom this (the Sixth) District, 10 the
.5tb. 46th and 47th Congresses;
t the expiration Of his third term
70 resumed the practice Of law at |
saton Rouge; in 1856 be was elect
d to the 5Oth Congress. but the
'and of death has intervened to
'revent his taking bis seat in that
'ody.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

Col. N. G. May. Of New Or
leans. spent last Sunday in CoviDg-
ton. He had quite an interesting
Interview with Judge Thompson
the snterprising Vice President Of
the Covington and st. Tammany
Land and Improvement Company.
Col. May Is progressive basiness
man. who has valuable possessions
in Central America. where he has
spent much Of his time of late
years. He has recently opened an
Office at No. IS St Charles street,
New Orleans. Judge Thompson
took him ont IN his buggy in the
afternoon and showed him over
Covington. He left for home Mon
day morning. and expressed him
self Is being much pleased with the
results of his visit. He will return
in about ten days and spend several
weeks here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06
Land Office. New Orleans, La,
July Fl. 1887.

Notice 10 hereby given that the fol-
loving named settler has fled NOTICE Of
her intention to make anal proof in
snp2orto Of her claim. and that said proof
will be made before the jadge. CT in his
absence the clerk Of the district court.
ct Covinstop. La. on Saturday, Sep
tembex IL, 1851. viz:
MAIsCELINE GREEN.
Who made homestead entry No. 622s.
for the north half Of the southeast
quarter Of section "a. township 8.
south range IL east. St Helena me-
ridian. .=..
She names the following witnesses To
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
Benjamin Gaines. Touxsant Ducre.
John Torrance and Alfred Joy, all Of
st. Tammany parish, La.
au6 St TBos. j. RurLrR. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

We learn that Mr.. Paul Guzman.
the railroad surveyor. has arrived
with bis family and will spend some
time here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06
"A. SHARP" ANSWER.
VAUDEVILLE. July 26. 1887.
.nrTOR Cr TANvaNv EApurp.

VAUDEVILLE, July 26. 1887.
EDIroR ST.. TAMxANY FARMER:
I am subscriber to your abb,
edited paper, and l look forward
with the greatest pleasure to every
edition Of it Being employed q
present in the city, I Of course &c,
home only on Sundays. aud then
am always sure to look for your in.
!sresting paper. Certainly I re.
ceive il Z little late on that account,
yet I can assure You that it ia a.
ways welcome. Last Sunday I re-
ceived your edition Of July 18th,
and my particular attention was
called to . letter ofs certain young
lady to the Weekly World. publish
cd at Milwaukee. Wisconsin. and
copied by you from that paper.
It is well for the residents Of St
Tammany parish that they have
in the FARMER. . staunch, true
friend. and /, in the name Of all,
return many thanks to You for Law
ing called our attention to this mat
ter. It If really strange that any
one. acquainted with the facts
could write in snch sarcastic, in
snlting manner. / wish to call at
tention to the fact that most Of the
statements are misrepresented.
while others are totally devoid Of
truth. Let rs examine the letter
and see what sue says. The first
statement is:
"That by common consent Of all.
land is Of no value whatever, and
would not be accepted. even n
glIts ~ anyone.
Tue, circumstances are the cause
Of land not being valuable, vet the
land that can be bought is
Government land. and that would
cost 81 Is per acre. But ever at
that price It must be homesteaded,
nnder which law no one is allowed
10 cut the timber until after the ex-
piration Of Eve years. Is this not
rather far from mot being accepta-
BE As . gift? The timber lands
u private parties naturally bring a
much better price. governed strictly
~ the quantity, as well AS the "a
'ilities it has for transportation
Well .imbered lands average 10. 900
'quare feet Of lumber per acre, and
'rices averaging 81 Is to 81 sol
'er 1000 feet IS il stands, it will be
clearly seen that the timber alone
9 worth from $l2 so to SIS per |
lcre. From this we take it that
he timber 10 more valuable than |
he Iand--a circumstance that will |
V found not only in our pine woods. |
'ut also ii al parts Of the world. |
Her next statement 10:
"A home may be found every
NO miles. which consists Of d clear-
Nc OF about one acre; . log house
Il one room. with balconies on the
ront and sides. = kitchen in tie
ear. also stable and cow-pen in
ront Of the house. ito he handy } |
n this house twelve children d ave
heir existence. and there theIl6ill
emain until each seeks q SIMILAR
Iome OF his own. These houses II
efsr to are occupied l,y white peo-
10. The negro cannot endure iso-
sted country life-he 10 too socia-
10 for that-and remains in the
oWns." d& I L
Az for . home being found every
70 miles. I have only to say that
hey are much moro frequent than
hat. with come exceptions But
L
hat 10 something usual in country
laces. As for log houees. etc. a.
be describes them. I will say that
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

The Vaudeville election will take
place next Monday. There are
three candidates for Mayor. Messrs.
Smith, Iugnier and Chevalon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

We regret to announce that DR..
E. r. Randolph. our worthy Mayor,
has been in very feeble health for
several weeka We hope soon to
record his complete recovery to his
former strength and vigor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06
KENTUCKY SOLID.

At the election in Kentucky. last
Monday. that State was saved to
the Democratic ranks by . :ity
Of between %, 600 and $4,000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

Mr.. J. r. Hosmer offers S. re-
ward for the recovery Of his hunt
ing dog. . fine English setter. See
advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

The FIRST bale Of Louisiana cot.
ton arrived ct New Orleans last
Tuesday. Aug. 2. The first bale
last year arrived July 20.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

Mr.. John A. Parisy, horse sheer
and horse doctor. will be in Cow
ington every Monday and Thrrs-
day. and solicits the patronage Of
the public. See advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

We have received an interesting
sketch Of the parish, which We will
publish next weak.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

There was . pleasant surprise
party at Claiborne Cottage last
Thursday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

The weather is . little bit colder
nov than it was before the rain.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

THANKa-Mr. Chas Heintz, ST.,
sent us a bottle of Anheuser beer
last Thursday. It was cold as ice
and mighty nice. This beer can a.
ways be obtained. fresh and cold
at bis neat and well-stocked bar
room. next door to the postoffice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

An interesting letter from Man
dsville will be found in several other
columns.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

HsH CempetAture Tor JuIy-Naxi-
num- yS.l5. Minimum. 72.l7.
Numbe. Of rainy days, Is. Total rain-
fall. zl6 inches.
ALEX. BAND. Observer,
Vaudeville Station. La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

Mr.. Chas. Heintz. Jr.. has estab.
hshed . stage line. All orders left
ct Heintz' store. adjoining the post
Office will be promptly attended to.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-08-06

DR.. Bernardo de Toledo. Of New
Orleans. was in Covington for q
few days this week. His atay was
necessarily brief. as be only came
over to see some patients who are
at present domiciled here. but he
will return next week for q short
vacation and rest He makes his
headquarters, while here, at the
Bank Hotel.